Storefronts boasted pumpkins, scarecrows, and other fall decor inviting more than 200 community members to come in, hunt for a hidden pumpkin, and explore downtown Hillsdale for the ninth annual Awesome Autumn Event on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Tonya McCallister, a Hillsdale resident, said she and her family have made Awesome Autumn a tradition. Her two...
The Hillsdale Arts Chorale will be performing its first concert of the season at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, on Oct. 27. The chorale will be joined by the woman’s singing group, Bel Canto for a few pieces, which coincides with the theme of the concert, “Togetherness.” The group will be singing a variety of religious...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s budget cuts affected local law enforcement, and Hillsdale County Sheriff Timothy Parker and Michigan Republicans are contesting Whitmer’s vetos. According to Rep. Eric Leutheuser, Whitmer’s 147 line-item vetos shocked both parties of the Michigan legislature as they fell “disproportionately on rural areas.” Parker said the immediate effect of Whitmer’s vetos on Hillsdale...
The Hillsdale County Intermediate School District invites the community to join them in celebrating autumn at its 12th annual Fall Festival. The event will take place, rain or shine, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. this evening, Oct. 24 at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds. While the festivities are geared toward families with children, all are welcome....
Last year, local businesses kept their doors open late to celebrate fall with the Hillsdale Business Association’s ninth annual Awesome Autumn event. This year will be no different as 21 businesses prepare for scavenger-hunt festivities that will take place downtown on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 5-8 p.m. Participants in the Awesome Autumn event will receive...